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Develop your skills with these upcoming courses & opportunities!

  • Workplace Communication: Giving & Receiving Feedback, May 14
    Learn more and register for Workplace Communication

    Review the development stages of teams and the importance of clear communication in the workplace. Using an interactive survey, participants will identify different communication styles, including their own, and the skills required to give feedback effectively.

  • Supervisor Support Roundtable Discussion, May 15
    Learn more and register for Supervisor Support Roundtable Discussion

    Facilitated by HRS subject matter experts, this two-hour roundtable discussion and Q&A session provides an opportunity for supervisors to bring their questions, concerns, challenges, and struggles related to all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Prerequisite required: Completion of WSU Training for Supervisors Journey core requirements.

  • Q&A with author Dave Mitchell, presented by Bite-Size Book Club, June 4
    Learn more and register for Q&A with author Dave Mitchell

    For over 25 years, Mitchell has delivered light-hearted presentations surrounding communication styles, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships through his “laugh and learn” style. Join this unique system-wide opportunity to interact with this entertaining author and fellow readers for this informational, interactive, and fun session. Registration in the BSBS spring series is not required.

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